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Iran offers $30,000 to kill or capture U.S. soldiers; Islamic countries condemn Israel over Gaza plan

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Middle East conflict

live Iran offers $30,000 to kill or capture U.S. soldiers; Islamic countries condemn Israel over Gaza plan

At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, among the deadliest since a June ceasefire. Meanwhile, Qatar denied holding Iranian pilots. It said it had found the remains of one pilot after an airspace violation and had contacted Iran to coordinate a handover.

Israeli strikes kill at least 11 people in southern Lebanon as peace talks falter

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Israel-Lebanon

Israeli strikes kill at least 11 people in southern Lebanon as peace talks falter

At least 11 people, including three children and two women, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to Lebanese authorities, in one of the deadliest escalations since a U.S.-mediated framework was agreed between Lebanon and Israel.

Morocco detains 148 as migrants attempt mass crossing into Ceuta

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Morocco-Spain

Morocco detains 148 as migrants attempt mass crossing into Ceuta

Moroccan authorities detained 148 irregular migrants on Saturday (15 August) after security forces blocked an attempted mass crossing into the Spanish-administered enclave of Ceuta, officials said.

Türkiye defence pact with Saudi and Pakistan could expand with new members

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Mecca defence pact

Türkiye defence pact with Saudi and Pakistan could expand with new members

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says Egypt could join the newly signed defence agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, suggesting the pact could eventually grow into a wider regional security framework.

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Middle East conflict

live Iran offers $30,000 to kill or capture U.S. soldiers; Islamic countries condemn Israel over Gaza plan

At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, among the deadliest since a June ceasefire. Meanwhile, Qatar den...

Belgium battles largest wildfire on record as blaze nears German border

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Wildfires

Belgium battles largest wildfire on record as blaze nears German border

Firefighters are battling Belgium’s largest wildfire on record, with a blaze in the High Fens nature reserve burning around 3,000 hectares of...

Dozens killed after Polish bus overturns in eastern Hungary

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Bus accident

Dozens killed after Polish bus overturns in eastern Hungary

Twelve people have died and at least 10 others were injured after a Polish-registered bus overturned on a motorway in eastern Hungary, officials sa...

23:01 CET

Middle East conflict

live Iran offers $30,000 to kill or capture U.S. soldiers; Islamic countries condemn Israel over Gaza plan

At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, among the deadliest since a June ceasefire. Meanwhile, Qatar den...

18:39 CET

Wildfires

Belgium battles largest wildfire on record as blaze nears German border

Firefighters are battling Belgium’s largest wildfire on record, with a blaze in the High Fens nature reserve burning around 3,000 hectares of...

18:32 CET

Bus accident

Dozens killed after Polish bus overturns in eastern Hungary

Twelve people have died and at least 10 others were injured after a Polish-registered bus overturned on a motorway in eastern Hungary, officials sa...

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Five years of Taliban rule: What happened in Afghanistan?

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Explainer

Five years of Taliban rule: What happened in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan's Taliban marks five years in power on Saturday, 15 August, five years after taking Kabul as U.S.-led foreign forces withdrew following two decades of war.

UN urges sustained Afghanistan engagement five years into Taliban rule

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View from Afghanistan

UN urges sustained Afghanistan engagement five years into Taliban rule

The United Nations has urged sustained international engagement with Afghanistan five years into Taliban rule, warning that restrictions on women and terrorism concerns risk undermining gains from improved security.

Iran blames U.S. war and military presence for Strait of Hormuz pollution

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View from Iran

Iran blames U.S. war and military presence for Strait of Hormuz pollution

Iran says the U.S. war and military presence in the region have worsened marine pollution around the Strait of Hormuz, calling for environmental protection to form part of future arrangements governing the strategic waterway.

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Turkic Investment Fund

AnewZ Exclusive | Turkic Investment Fund : Turning political unity into economic opportunity

As the countries of the Turkic world seek deeper economic integration, the Turkic Investment Fund (TIF) is positioning itself as a key financial vehicle for turning political cooperation into tangible development projects.

Türkiye sets out joint drills and defence production under Saudi-Pakistan pact

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View from Türkiye

Türkiye sets out joint drills and defence production under Saudi-Pakistan pact

Türkiye has unveiled plans for joint military exercises and defence production with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan under a new security pact that includes a collective defence clause.

Armenia aims to begin exports to Azerbaijan as bilateral trade expands

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Armenia Azerbaijan

Armenia aims to begin exports to Azerbaijan as bilateral trade expands

Armenia will begin exporting goods to Azerbaijan in the near future, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said, as the two countries explore opportunities for bilateral trade.

World

World News

One killed as Ukrainian drone strike damages Wildberries warehouse near Moscow

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Russia-Ukraine

One killed as Ukrainian drone strike damages Wildberries warehouse near Moscow

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Moscow region killed at least one person and damaged a warehouse belonging to online retailer Wildberries, Russian officials said, as both sides continue targeting infrastructure during the war.

Qatar FA challenges AFC over FIFA governance statement

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Qatar FIFA

Qatar FA challenges AFC over FIFA governance statement

The Qatar Football Association (QFA) has criticised the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for issuing a joint statement on FIFA governance without consulting its member associations, calling for greater transparency.

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Bus accident

Dozens killed after Polish bus overturns in eastern Hungary

Twelve people have died and at least 10 others were injured after a Polish-registered bus overturned on a motorway in eastern Hungary, officials said.

Hurricane Lala hits Hawaii with heavy rain and winds

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Tropical storm

Hurricane Lala hits Hawaii with heavy rain and winds

Strong winds and torrential rain are lashing Hawaii after Hurricane Lala skirted the Big Island, prompting warnings of flooding, mudslides, and storm surge.

Australia’s New South Wales gun buyback to start in November

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Security

Australia’s New South Wales gun buyback to start in November

Australia's New South Wales state will start a gun buyback in November, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday, part of the national response to a shooting spree that killed 15 at a Jewish festival in Sydney, the state capital.

Iran and Afghanistan seek deeper agriculture and trade ties

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View from Afghanistan

Iran and Afghanistan seek deeper agriculture and trade ties

Iran and Afghanistan are seeking closer cooperation in agriculture, livestock and irrigation during a three-day Iranian ministerial visit to Kabul, as both sides look to strengthen trade and rural economies.

AnewZ Originals

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Buried Stories

Buried Stories: The Last Train East

A journey into one of the darkest chapters of the Baltic states' history.

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Albania

AnewZ Explainer: Albania's resort-turned-government protests

What began as a fight against a resort project in Albania has turned into a rallying cry against the government.

Forgotten Spanish pilots trained in Ganja before two wars changed their lives

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Documentary

Forgotten Spanish pilots trained in Ganja before two wars changed their lives

The Aviators of Ganja explores how young Spanish volunteers travelled to Soviet-era Azerbaijan to train as military pilots before being drawn into the defining conflicts of the 20th century.

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Film

Documentary helps filmmaker explore his Nordic identity through Azerbaijan

Documentary filmmaker Mikael Silkeberg has said that making a film exploring connections between Scandinavia and Azerbaijan helped him better understand his own mixed Nordic identity.

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Wildfires

Belgium battles largest wildfire on record as blaze nears German border

Firefighters are battling Belgium’s largest wildfire on record, with a blaze in the High Fens nature reserve burning around 3,000 hectares of land and spreading towards the German border, local authorities said.

Russian missile attack sparks fires in Kyiv, injures at least one

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Russian airstrikes

Russian missile attack sparks fires in Kyiv, injures at least one

Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv early on Sunday, sparking fires in at least two districts of Ukraine's capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

Travel

Travel News Destinations

Mount Etna ash suspends flights at Catania airport until Friday

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Flight disruptions

Mount Etna ash suspends flights at Catania airport until Friday

Flights at Catania airport in Sicily will remain suspended until early Friday as ash from Mount Etna continues to disrupt air travel, following hundreds of cancellations and diversions over the past week.

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Visa

U.S. makes visa bond programme permanent for visitors from 50 countries

The U.S. has made its visa bond programme permanent for citizens of 50 countries, requiring some business and tourist visa applicants to pay refundable deposits of up to $20,000. Several Central Asian countries remain on the list, but Uzbekistan is not.

Afghanistan and Türkiye explore tourism partnership to boost heritage travel

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View from Afghanistan

Afghanistan and Türkiye explore tourism partnership to boost heritage travel

Afghanistan and Türkiye are considering a tourism agreement to promote historic and religious sites, ease travel and train tourism workers, Afghan authorities said after talks in Kabul on Monday.

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Ryanair

EU court dismisses Ryanair's appeals against Italy's COVID airline aid scheme

The European Union's General Court has dismissed Ryanair's appeals against an Italian state aid scheme approved by the European Commission in 2020 to support airlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AI & Next

Artificial Intelligence Innovations & Technology Science News

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AI store manager recommends firing its first human employee in San Francisco

An artificial intelligence agent running an experimental store in San Francisco has recommended dismissing a human employee after the worker repeatedly arrived late for shifts.

The $500 billion bet on AI: Nvidia and investors join forces

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Nvidia AI Investors

The $500 billion bet on AI: Nvidia and investors join forces

Nvidia is teaming up with some of the biggest names in global finance in a move that underscores how artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the world's most sought-after investment themes.

When daylight disappears: Inside 12 August's rare solar eclipse

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Explainer

When daylight disappears: Inside 12 August's rare solar eclipse

Parts of Europe and the Arctic will briefly fall into darkness on Wednesday, 12 August, as the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun in a total solar eclipse.

Meta AI internet breach raises fears over cybersecurity risks

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AI security

Meta AI internet breach raises fears over cybersecurity risks

Meta said one of its AI models hacked another company's systems during cybersecurity testing, intensifying concerns about how developers can contain increasingly capable AI systems following similar incidents involving Anthropic and OpenAI.

SpaceX revenue surges as Starlink and AI drive growth

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Artificial intelligence

SpaceX revenue surges as Starlink and AI drive growth

SpaceX has reported a sharp rise in quarterly revenue, fuelled by strong demand for its Starlink satellite internet service and rapid growth in its artificial intelligence (AI) business.

Business

Economy Markets

Middle Corridor trade offers Georgia path to higher-value growth, ADB says

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ADB

Middle Corridor trade offers Georgia path to higher-value growth, ADB says

Rising trade across the Caspian Sea is strengthening Georgia’s role as a logistics hub and could help the country develop higher-value industries, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

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Hynix Shares

SK Hynix shares tumble 10 per cent despite record profit as AI-fuelled results miss forecasts

SK Hynix reported record quarterly profit on Wednesday, but its shares slumped 10 per cent after the South Korean chipmaker fell short of investor expectations built around the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.

Ford raises 2026 outlook after stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings

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Automotive industry

Ford raises 2026 outlook after stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings

Ford raised its full-year earnings forecast after reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter adjusted profit, as resilient demand for its vehicles and operational improvements helped offset tariff-related costs.

China says it's monitoring UK's nationalisation of British Steel

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Industry

China says it's monitoring UK's nationalisation of British Steel

China's Foreign Ministry has said it is closely monitoring the United Kingdom's nationalisation ‌of British Steel. Prior to the British government fully taking over the loss-making company on Thursday, it was previously owned by Chinese private steelmaker Jingye.

Wildfires destroy homes across England as heatwave intensifies

Wildfires across England and Wales have reached their highest level on record, according to the National Fire Chiefs Council, as firefighters struggle to contain outbreaks following a spell of extreme heat.

U.S. to impose measures 'never seen before' on Iran, Treasury secretary says

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Middle East conflict

U.S. to impose measures 'never seen before' on Iran, Treasury secretary says

The U.S. will impose unprecedented measures on Iran in order to economically isolate the country, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said.

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Middle East conflict

live Iran offers $30,000 to kill or capture U.S. soldiers; Islamic countries condemn Israel over Gaza plan

'Hormuz cannot be seized by tweet,' Iranian official says after Trump threats

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Middle East conflict

'Hormuz cannot be seized by tweet,' Iranian official says after Trump threats

U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to make the Strait of Hormuz part of U.S. territory have been mocked by Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, who said the sea passage "cannot be seized by tweet."

Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake kills at least 47 in Indonesia

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Extreme weather

Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake kills at least 47 in Indonesia

At least 47 people have been killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, triggering small tsunami waves and dozens of aftershocks, officials say.

Culture

Culture News Lifestyle Art Music Cinema

Four Antonello da Messina works stolen in Renaissance painter's hometown

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Art theft

Four Antonello da Messina works stolen in Renaissance painter's hometown

Four artworks by 15th-century painter Antonello da Messina have been stolen overnight from the Museo Regionale di Messina, Italy's culture minister said on Sunday, expressing confidence in the police inquiry.

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Eurovision

Eurovision changes hosting rules over security risks

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has changed Eurovision Song Contest rules to allow a winning country to be blocked from hosting if security risks, armed conflict or geopolitical tensions make it unsafe to stage the event.

Where the world meets through culture: Inside the Gabala International Music Festival

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Gabala Fest 2026

Where the world meets through culture: Inside the Gabala International Music Festival

Each summer, Gabala becomes a gathering point for artists, musicians and audiences from across Azerbaijan and beyond.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey surpasses $1.1B at global box office

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Cinema

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey surpasses $1.1B at global box office

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has surpassed $1.1 billion at the global box office, becoming the highest-grossing film of the director’s career.

Taylor Swift songs vanish from White House and Trump campaign videos

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U.S. entertainment

Taylor Swift songs vanish from White House and Trump campaign videos

Several Taylor Swift songs have disappeared from social media videos posted by U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign and the White House, after the best-selling pop star's music featured in two separate clips over the past week.

Investigations

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Inside Shusha prison

Inside Shusha prison: A journalist’s account of alleged torture

A new AnewZ documentary, 'Inside Shusha prison', highlights what is considered one of the most dreadful prisons during both the Russian Empire and the Soviet era.

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AnewZ premiere

AnewZ premieres 'Macron Paradox', an investigation into France’s shrinking influence

The latest AnewZ investigative documentary examines how Emmanuel Macron’s promise to break with France’s old political habits collided with diplomatic setbacks in Africa and legal fallout surrounding figures once close to the Élysée.

TARGET: Yerevan - A former ICC prosecutor, a shadow network and an alleged plot to interfere in Armenian elections

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AnewZ documentary

TARGET: Yerevan - A former ICC prosecutor, a shadow network and an alleged plot to interfere in Armenian elections

The new AnewZ documentary, TARGET: Yerevan, builds its explosive case on exclusive, secret recordings originally published by Minval Politika.

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Illegal Migration

AnewZ releases Halfway Across, an investigation into illegal migration networks

AnewZ has released its upcoming original documentary, Halfway Across, an investigation into the systems behind illegal migration.

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AnewZ Investigations

What is Shadow Trade?

Shadow Trade is an AnewZ investigative documentary that explains how Russia’s war in Ukraine continues despite one of the most extensive sanctions regimes ever imposed.

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Shadow Of The Cross

AnewZ premieres investigative documentary Shadow of the Cross

AnewZ has premiered its new investigative documentary, Shadow of the Cross, examining the power, history and contested role of one of the world’s most recognised humanitarian symbols.

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